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Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Friday that starting Monday more than 250 people a day will be able to be tested for COVID-19 at the Orange County Convention Center.

He said starting Monday anyone regardless of age who has COVID-19 symptoms, has had sustained close contact with someone who’s tested positive or who is a first responder or health care worker can be tested on site.

In an effort to provide financial relief during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Kissimmee Utility Authority announced Friday that it will utilize up to $8 million to offset fuel expenses for its residential and commercial customers, beginning May 1.

The Florida Department of Health announced that 705 more cases of coronavirus were confirmed overnight with the total number of cases now at 17,531. Officials also reported 19 deaths between Thursday night and Friday morning.

The total number of cases in Florida is now up to 16,826 with a total of 371 deaths.

The Florida Department of Health reported Thursday evening that there were 462 new cases of the coronavirus reported in the state since Thursday morning and 17 deaths, including three in Orange County, one in Osceola County and one in Polk County.